Kagabhujandar (also known as Kaagapujandar or Kakabhushundi) is a revered immortal siddha from the Tamil tradition—one of the 18 siddhars—believed to be the first and supreme preceptor of the universe.
1. Origins & Immortality
- Name meaning: “Kaga” means crow, referencing legends that he witnessed numerous pralayas (cosmic dissolutions) as a crow on mountain tops over millennia (Tamilnadu Tourism).
- Cheranjeevi: Believed to be ageless, spanning countless yugas, and still living in astral form (arulvanam.org).
2. Divine Birth & Forms
- Mythology credits his origin to the cosmic sage Shiva (Umaamaheswaran), born to assist in creation, endowed with 16 arms, a third eye, seated on a golden lotus beneath the wish-fulfilling Karpagavruksham, alongside his consort Baguladevi (AstroVed).
- Names such as Yogabujandar, Naagenthramuni, Brahmaguru, and Chiranjeevi reflect his powers and roles—master of yoga, serpent lore, divine counsel, and immortality (AstroVed).
3. Role & Teachings
- Supreme teacher: Serves as advisor to the Trimurthis (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) during cosmic cycles, preserving divine secrets, arts, and jurisprudence (kagabujandar.org).
- Writings: Authored palm-leaf texts like Kaaga Bujanda Gnyanam, Kaaka Kaiveeyam, Perunool Kaviyam, Gnana Kural, Nadi astrological treatises, and medicinal guides (Tamilnadu Tourism).
- Also passed wisdom to disciples such as Gorakkar and Roma Maharishi.
4. Siddha & Alchemical Powers
- Known as Aadi Siddha, well-versed in herbs, astrology, and celestial medicine.
- One folklore recounts reviving a poisoned disciple using a magical herb, nagathali, from his Sadhura Giri (Trichy) ashram (sriramana.org).
- Gourakali also maintained that siddhas live in astral bodies and guide from beyond ordinary perception (sriramana.org).
5. Philosophical Stance
- Kagabhujandar criticized idol worship and blind rituals, stressing that God resides within and true religion is to be lived, not merchandised (sriramana.org).
- Advocated against caste hierarchy and egotism, promoting humility and inner spirituality through his sardonic poetry.
6. Temples & Legacy
- His jeeva samadhi is at the Sornapureeshwar Temple, Thenponparapi near Villupuram, Tamil Nadu (Wikipedia).
- Associated with Nadi palm leaf astrology and several temples for karmic remedies and divine blessings; still honored on Guru Purnima for financial and spiritual boons (AstroVed).
Summary
Kagabhujandar embodies the ideal of a timeless spiritual guide, blending yogic mastery, cosmic vision, herbal alchemy, philosophical depth, and didactic poetry. He transcends time and form—a crow, siddha, immortal teacher—whose influence continues through texts, temples, and oral traditions even today.
If you’re curious about his teachings, Nadi astrology, palm-leaf manuscripts, or related siddha practices, I’m happy to explore further!